- A Transition to La Nina
- Farm Bill Text Delivers Momentum for the Process
- Emerging Issues Dominate Ag Committee’s Time
- Egypt Benefitting From Slow Urea Market
- Mississippi River Water Levels Restored by Recent Rains
- Canadian Rail Strike Looms
- Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
- All Top Stories
A Transition to La Nina
Weather models predict a drier, warmer summer. With broader weather patterns showing a transition into La Nina, the May showers could not have come at a better time. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner is now focused on…
Farm Bill Text Delivers Momentum for the Process
The Russell Group President Randy Russell has been pouring through the lengthy farm bill text. “Chairman (Glenn ‘GT’) Thompson releasing this text a very positive move,” said Russell. “It builds some momentum in a farm bill process that has been long…
Emerging Issues Dominate Ag Committee’s Time
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang says a large focus of her committee this session was on emerging issues, such as groundwater protection and avian influenza. Groundwater issues in the Kast Region of southeastern Minnesota dominated the Ag Committee…
Egypt Benefitting From Slow Urea Market
Global nitrogen market conditions have led to a standoff between buyers and suppliers, but one country has managed to move the needle with a series of smaller sales. “Recently, in the last couple of days on the global urea market,…
Mississippi River Water Levels Restored by Recent Rains
Mississippi River levels are back to more normal depths after two years of shallow conditions. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says all the rain we’ve been getting has done wonders for the water levels in U.S. River systems.…
Canadian Rail Strike Looms
With a potential rail strike on the horizon, the Canadian government has started researching the impact the work stoppage would have on its economy. “During that time, no strike or stoppage can occur until the result of that analysis is…
Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
For Corn Refiners Association Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Jamaica Gayle, communication with policymakers is a must for farmers. “A big challenge that we’re facing right now is that story not being told.” Gayle wants lawmakers to understand the…
A Transition to La Nina
Weather models predict a drier, warmer summer. With broader weather patterns showing a transition into La Nina, the May showers could not have come at a better time. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner is now focused on…
US, Canada, Mexico Cattle Producers Work Together
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and its counterparts from Mexico and Canada have signed a joint statement urging their government to re-engage in opening markets and provide science-based oversight to beef imports. Brazilian beef trade was singled out. “We have…
ITC Avances Petition Over 2,4-D Imports
The International Trade Commission will move forward with a petition from Corteva to place anti-dumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from China and India. A coalition of national farm groups representing corn, soybean, wheat, barley, durum and sorghum urged…
Johnson Takes Pride in Farm Bill Plan
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glen G.T. Thompson released his farm bill text this (Friday) morning. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson said farmers wanted crop insurance protected, reference prices increased, more emphasis on working lands conservation and more international market access.…
Environment Bill Advances
In St. Paul, the environment conference committee wrapped up its work and sent its bill to the full House and Senate. Agriculture lobbyist Bruce Kleven says critical language impacting farmers was removed from the final bill. “There was a couple definitions…
Thompson Unveils Farm Bill Language
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has released his farm bill text. It includes many provisions farm groups wanted, including premium support to help farmers ‘buy up’ higher levels of crop insurance. It raises reference prices and doubles the…
Farm Bill Text Delivers Momentum for the Process
The Russell Group President Randy Russell has been pouring through the lengthy farm bill text. “Chairman (Glenn ‘GT’) Thompson releasing this text a very positive move,” said Russell. “It builds some momentum in a farm bill process that has been long…
A Transition to La Nina
Weather models predict a drier, warmer summer. With broader weather patterns showing a transition into La Nina, the May showers could not have come at a better time. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner is now focused on…
US, Canada, Mexico Cattle Producers Work Together
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and its counterparts from Mexico and Canada have signed a joint statement urging their government to re-engage in opening markets and provide science-based oversight to beef imports. Brazilian beef trade was singled out. “We have…
Egypt Benefitting From Slow Urea Market
Global nitrogen market conditions have led to a standoff between buyers and suppliers, but one country has managed to move the needle with a series of smaller sales. “Recently, in the last couple of days on the global urea market,…
Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett, there is still a gap between the House and Senate bills that needs to be narrowed before the Monday deadline. “Where there might be some bigger difference is in…
Dairy Market Dynamics
March was the ninth consecutive month of lower year-on-year output of milk in the U.S. Rabobank Senior Dairy Analyst Lucas Fuess shares how this is expected to affect farmers. “Milk production tightness is finally catching up to us, certainly evident…
JBS Beats Analyst Expectations
The world’s largest meatpacker reported first quarter net income of nearly $320 million. A year ago, JBS suffered a $290 million loss in the same quarter. The Brazilian-based company said there has been a shift in consumption from beef to…
MN Corn Matters
Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Jim O’Connell represents MCGA on the US Grains Council and talks about the values of exports during World Trade Month. Listen to the report.
ITC Avances Petition Over 2,4-D Imports
The International Trade Commission will move forward with a petition from Corteva to place anti-dumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from China and India. A coalition of national farm groups representing corn, soybean, wheat, barley, durum and sorghum urged…
SDSU Competing in Global Competition
South Dakota State University will be represented in the global Hult Prize competition in Nairobi, Kenya. The team developed a business plan to manufacture single-use biodegradable plastic bags out of soybean hulls. This competition is considered the Nobel Prize for…
2Q Financials Released by Deere
Deere and Company reported net income of $2.3 billion for the second quarter. That’s down from $2.8 billion in the same period last year. Global sales were down 12 percent in the quarter. Demand was down in the agriculture and…
Egypt Benefitting From Slow Urea Market
Global nitrogen market conditions have led to a standoff between buyers and suppliers, but one country has managed to move the needle with a series of smaller sales. “Recently, in the last couple of days on the global urea market,…
Canadian Rail Strike Looms
With a potential rail strike on the horizon, the Canadian government has started researching the impact the work stoppage would have on its economy. “During that time, no strike or stoppage can occur until the result of that analysis is…
From Texas A&M to NDSU’s NCREC
Lacey Quail is the new livestock management specialist at North Dakota State University’s North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. Before joining NDSU, Quail was a research assistant in reproductive management and beef production at Texas A&M University.
New 4-H STEM Specialist Named
Margo Bowerman has joined NDSU’s Center for 4-H Youth Development as the STEM specialist. Bowerman will lead efforts to help youth gain competence in science and engineering. She will also oversee the Next Chapter program, designed to inspire youth to…
A Transition to La Nina
Weather models predict a drier, warmer summer. With broader weather patterns showing a transition into La Nina, the May showers could not have come at a better time. World Weather Incorporated Senior Ag Meteorologist Drew Lerner is now focused on…
ITC Avances Petition Over 2,4-D Imports
The International Trade Commission will move forward with a petition from Corteva to place anti-dumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from China and India. A coalition of national farm groups representing corn, soybean, wheat, barley, durum and sorghum urged…
WQC Wheat Tour Recap
The Kansas wheat tour wrapped up with a production estimate of 290 million bushels on an average yield of about 46 bushels per acre. Wheat Quality Council Executive Vice President Dave Green says the wheat crop was better than expected. “That’s…
Egypt Benefitting From Slow Urea Market
Global nitrogen market conditions have led to a standoff between buyers and suppliers, but one country has managed to move the needle with a series of smaller sales. “Recently, in the last couple of days on the global urea market,…
Mississippi River Water Levels Restored by Recent Rains
Mississippi River levels are back to more normal depths after two years of shallow conditions. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says all the rain we’ve been getting has done wonders for the water levels in U.S. River systems.…
Sustainability Hero Bridges Gap Between Farmers and Policymakers
For Corn Refiners Association Director of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs Jamaica Gayle, communication with policymakers is a must for farmers. “A big challenge that we’re facing right now is that story not being told.” Gayle wants lawmakers to understand the…
Pioneer Agronomy Update
Most of the early-planted corn has emerged. To reach the yield targets for this fall, farmers are being advised to evaluate their stand, especially for the corn that has been sitting in the ground for upwards of two weeks. In…
US, Canada, Mexico Cattle Producers Work Together
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and its counterparts from Mexico and Canada have signed a joint statement urging their government to re-engage in opening markets and provide science-based oversight to beef imports. Brazilian beef trade was singled out. “We have…
North Dakota Beef Commission May Beef Month ‘Bull-etin’
The North Dakota Beef Commission is celebrating May Beef Month. In this update, NDBC Chair Fred Helbling of Mandan says this is the unofficial kickoff to the grilling season. Summer months are a peak time for beef demand. In North…
New H5N1 Cases Confirmed
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has reported three more cases of H5N1 in dairy herds. Two of these outbreaks are in Michigan and one is in Idaho. There are now 49 total cases in nine states.
Minnesota Ag Policy Work Continues
While conference committees meet behind closed doors in St. Paul this week, state ag groups continue to lobby for their policy priorities. “We’re trying to be as supportive as we can,” says Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek.…
Minnesota Legislature Approaches Deadline
According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett, there is still a gap between the House and Senate bills that needs to be narrowed before the Monday deadline. “Where there might be some bigger difference is in…
Early Registration Deadline Approaches for MSCA Summer Tour
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosts its summer tour in Thief River Falls on June 25. MSCA President Jake Thompson said there is something for everyone on the tour. “We will be looking at quite a few different stops between…
MN Beef Update
Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth is featured in the latest Minnesota Beef Update to talk about the beef checkoff’s involvement in FFA and urban agriculture. Listen to the update.
US, Canada, Mexico Cattle Producers Work Together
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and its counterparts from Mexico and Canada have signed a joint statement urging their government to re-engage in opening markets and provide science-based oversight to beef imports. Brazilian beef trade was singled out. “We have…
Johnson Takes Pride in Farm Bill Plan
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glen G.T. Thompson released his farm bill text this (Friday) morning. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson said farmers wanted crop insurance protected, reference prices increased, more emphasis on working lands conservation and more international market access.…
Environment Bill Advances
In St. Paul, the environment conference committee wrapped up its work and sent its bill to the full House and Senate. Agriculture lobbyist Bruce Kleven says critical language impacting farmers was removed from the final bill. “There was a couple definitions…
Thompson Unveils Farm Bill Language
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has released his farm bill text. It includes many provisions farm groups wanted, including premium support to help farmers ‘buy up’ higher levels of crop insurance. It raises reference prices and doubles the…
Farm Bill Text Delivers Momentum for the Process
The Russell Group President Randy Russell has been pouring through the lengthy farm bill text. “Chairman (Glenn ‘GT’) Thompson releasing this text a very positive move,” said Russell. “It builds some momentum in a farm bill process that has been long…
Emerging Issues Dominate Ag Committee’s Time
Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Chair Samantha Vang says a large focus of her committee this session was on emerging issues, such as groundwater protection and avian influenza. Groundwater issues in the Kast Region of southeastern Minnesota dominated the Ag Committee…
Egypt Benefitting From Slow Urea Market
Global nitrogen market conditions have led to a standoff between buyers and suppliers, but one country has managed to move the needle with a series of smaller sales. “Recently, in the last couple of days on the global urea market,…